Gophers Injury Report: Jaden Ball Remains Out Ahead of Purdue, With No Major Surprises

The first availability report for Saturday’s Big Ten primetime clash between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Purdue Boilermakers was released on Wednesday evening.

For the Golden Gophers, Wednesday’s availability report did not have any notable surprises. New additions to the injury report and expected to be out for the game including depth quarterback Miachel Merdinger and depth receiver Donielle Hayes.

Otherwise, running back Ryan Estrada, defensive back Elisha West, defensive lineman Enoch Atewogbola, offensive line Brett Carroll, offensive lineman Ashton Beers, and wide receiver Hayden Moore are all listed as out. Also being listed as out is offensive lineman Jaden Ball, who started against Washington at right guard before missing last week’s win over Michigan.

For Purdue, defensive backs Mister Clark and Raderrion Daniels are both out as are tight end Kylan Fox and offensive lineman Joey Tanona.

Minnesota Availability Chart Day-by-Day

Player	Position	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Gameday
Michael Merdinger	QB	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Donielle Hayes	WR	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Ryan Estrada	RB	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Elisha West	DB	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Enoch Atewogbola	DL	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Brett Carroll	OL	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Jaden Ball	OL	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Ashton Beers	OL	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Hayden Moore	WR	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Beckham Sunderland	K	PROBABLE

Purdue Availability Chart Day-by-Day

Player	Position	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Gameday
Mister Clark	DB	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Kylan Fox	TE	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Raderrion Daniels	DB	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT
Joey Tanona	OL	OUT	OUT	OUT	OUT